Hankook Weatherflex GT review
The Hankook Weatherflex GT is highly regarded by users for its exceptional all-weather performance, particularly in snow and ice conditions. Owners frequently highlight the tire as a high-value option that provides significant improvements in grip and safety compared to original equipment tires.
Owners rate it 29.8 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
93.3%By road tests
63.5%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Hankook Weatherflex GT is highly regarded by users for its exceptional all-weather performance, particularly in snow and ice conditions. Owners frequently highlight the tire as a high-value option that provides significant improvements in grip and safety compared to original equipment tires.
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in winter conditions including snow and ice
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium competitors
- Noticeable improvement in handling and grip over factory-installed tires
- Quiet operation suitable for urban driving environments
Cons
- Limited long-term data on tread life
- Availability of specific size information in user feedback is sparse
- Potential for noise concerns noted in comparative research
Worth knowing
- Users transitioning from factory-standard tires report a 'night and day' difference in handling during winter weather.
- The tire is specifically noted for being a quiet alternative for city driving, avoiding the road noise associated with some other all-terrain or all-weather options.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 AutoView All-Season tire Test · 255/45R19
4th of 4
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 4 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 4 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 4 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 4 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 4 | |
| Noise | 4th of 4 | |
| Subj. Noise | 1st of 4 |